This practical, comprehensive guide covers winding from basics through advanced theory. It shows how to troubleshoot winding problems and wound roll defects, while offering explanations of why the problems occur.

From the Preface: “...This book could have been titled ‘How to Wind a Good Roll,’ because that is what it is about. However, the title The Mechanics of Winding was chosen because of its underpinnings in physical law. This book differs from most other publications about winding in that it primarily describes the process instead of the machinery. This is a more powerful approach because someone with a process knowledge of winding can apply it to any web, for any application and on any winding machine. Most importantly, however, this book describes how things work. Product designers can use it to select specifications that are physically achievable. Process engineers can use it to determine how to achieve those specifications through machinery selection and operation...”

Target Audience: Plant managers, technologists, maintenance personnel, machinery designers, and others concerned with winding and converting operations.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Winding

Roll Quality Management

The Density Analyzer

Winding Models

Wound Roll Design

Time Dependant Effects

Nips

Interlayer Slippage

Nip Induced Defects

Other Roll Defects

Vibration

Productivity

Machine Elements

Appendices

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Note: The Mechanics of Rollers and The Mechanics of Web Handling are companion volumes to this title.